CT Technologist - $28-45 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Elkhorn
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a CT Technologist for a job in
Elkhorn, Wisconsin.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CT Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: days
- Employment Type: Staff
Major Responsibilities:
- Competently performs basic and intermediate radiographic
procedures including general diagnostic and general
fluoroscopic.
- Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain
clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding
and address any questions or concerns.
- Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various
radiologic examinations, and provides patient with radiation
protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
- Identifies patient and labels images pertaining to the patient,
compares requisitions to physician's orders to ensure exam
accuracy, and processes images ensuring quality of radiographs and
calls back patients as necessary.
- Assists, communicates and consults with the Radiologists.
- Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various
regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into
the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of
procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties,
which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper
technique.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as
described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific
information is developed further in the departmental job
standards.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and
- Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare
Providers--certification issued by the American Heart Association
(AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.Education Required:
- Advanced training beyond High School that includes the
completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic
Technology.Experience Required:
- No experience required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Competent in radiology positioning and techniques.
- Knowledge of basic radiation safety and radiology
equipment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service
skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other
staff members.
- Ability to work independently.
- Intermediate computer skills.Physical Requirements and Working
Conditions:
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and
reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to stand/walk for majority of the day.
- Must be able to:
- - lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
- Must be able to:
- - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person
present.
- May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and
radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore,
personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
- Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.This job
description indicates the general nature and level of work expected
of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform
other related duties.Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R121822. Posted
job title: Ct/Radiologist TechnologistAbout Advocate Aurora
HealthAdvocate Aurora Health's 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values
of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our
stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be
the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools
and resources for orientation, education and professional
development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice
as a team member will be heard clearly whether you're at one of our
10 Magnet-- designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of
care.--Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate
Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue
their passion.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
Keywords: Advocate Aurora Health, Janesville , CT Technologist - $28-45 per hour, Other , Elkhorn, Wisconsin
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